get_log_details

Get detailed information about a specific log entry.

Server MCP Datadog Server micaelmalta/mcp-server-datadog
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_log_details does on MCP Datadog Server

AI agents call get_log_details to retrieve information from MCP Datadog Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_log_details needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries log data without creating, modifying, or deleting any resources. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security impact when misused by an AI agent—the worst-case scenario is exposure of log data the agent is already authorized to access.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_log_details' and description 'Get detailed information about a specific log entry' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data. The verb 'get' and the context of querying Datadog logs confirm read-only semantics.

Questions about get_log_details

What does the get_log_details tool do? +

Get detailed information about a specific log entry. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Datadog Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_log_details? +

Register the MCP Datadog Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_log_details: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MCP Datadog Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_log_details? +

get_log_details is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_log_details? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_log_details rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_log_details completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_log_details. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_log_details? +

get_log_details is provided by the MCP Datadog Server MCP server (micaelmalta/mcp-server-datadog). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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